12 historic photos of the world's most formidable snowstorms

The weather outside was frightful, but these historic black-and-white photos are so delightful

Wales in 1936: Just trying to make it home.

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Winter storm Nemo is bearing down on the East Coast. Blizzard warnings have been put into effect from Maine to New Jersey, and Nemo is expected to dump up to 3 feet
of snow on the New England area. And while this potentially historic
blizzard keeps you huddled indoors, have a look back at some monumental
snowstorms of the past. From London to New York City, here are 13
historic images of man vs. winter.

1927: Men work to dig out a buried locomotive snow plow in Amesbury, Wiltshire, England. (Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
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